In the fall of 1824 Javier Montenegro, Bradomin Marquis is spared death hanging by Captain Casares, and in return, the Marquis agrees to help him escape to America. Adaptation of "Sonata de Otoño" and "Sonata de Estío" of Ramón María del Valle-Inclan, which included elements Bardem later works of the author.
María Félix
as La Niña Chole
Francisco Rabal
as Marqués Javier de Bradomín
Aurora Bautista
as Concha
Fernando Rey
as Captain Casares
Carlos Rivas
as Juan Guzmán
Carlos Casaravilla
as Conde de Brandeso
Ignacio López Tarso
as Jefe de guerrilleros
David Reynoso
as Teniente Elizondo
Nela Conjiu
as Joven loca
Manuel Alexandre
as Teniente Andrade
Ada Carrasco
as Nana
José Torvay
as Segundo sargento
